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# Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

*Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset and David Brown*

The Victorian standard commentary, critical and practical, from Genesis to Revelation.

## 249. Psalms · 56 of 57

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[¶0] 17. holy ... works--literally, "merciful" or "kind, goodness" ([Psa 144:2]) is the corresponding noun.

[¶1] righteous--in a similar relation of meaning to "righteousness" ([Psa 145:7]).

[¶2] 18-19. (Compare [Psa 34:7], ).

[¶3] 20. Those who fear Him ([Psa 145:19]) are those who are here said to love Him.

[¶4] 21. (Compare [Psa 33:21]).

[¶5] all flesh--([Psa 65:2]). The Psalm ends, as it began, with ascriptions of praise, in which the pious will ever delight to join.

### Psalm 146

### Psa 146:1-10. An exhortation to praise God, who, by the gracious and faithful exercise of His power in goodness to the needy, is alone worthy of implicit trust

### Psalm 147

### Psa 147:1-20. This and the remaining Psalms have been represented as specially designed to celebrate the rebuilding of Jerusalem (compare Ne 6:16; 12:27). They all open and close with the stirring call for praise. This one specially declares God's providential care towards all creatures, and particularly His people

[¶10] 1. (Compare [Psa 92:1]; ).

[¶11] 2. (Compare [Psa 107:3]; [Is 11:12]).

[¶12] 3. Though applicable to the captive Israelites, this is a general and precious truth.

[¶13] wounds--(Compare Margin).

[¶14] 4-5. God's power in nature ([Is 40:26-28], and often) is presented as a pledge of His power to help His people.

[¶15] telleth ... stars--what no man can do ([Ge 15:5]).

[¶16] 6. That power is put forth for the good of the meek and suffering pious, and confusion of the wicked ([Psa 146:8], ).

[¶17] 7-9. His providence supplies bountifully the wild animals in their mountain homes.

[¶18] Sing ... Lord--literally, "Answer the Lord," that is, in grateful praise to His goodness, thus declared in His acts.

[¶19] 10-11. The advantages afforded, as in war by the strength of the horse or the agility of man, do not incline God to favor any; but those who fear and, of course, trust Him, will obtain His approbation and aid.

[¶20] 13. strengthened ... gates--or, means of defense against invaders,

[¶21] 14. maketh ... borders--or, territories ([Ge 23:17]; [Is 54:12]).

[¶22] filleth thee, &c.--(Compare Margin).

[¶23] 15-18. God's Word, as a swift messenger, executes His purpose, for with Him to command is to perform ([Ge 1:3]; [Psa 33:9]), and He brings about the wonders of providence as easily as men cast crumbs.

[¶24] 19-20. This mighty ruler and benefactor of heaven and earth is such especially to His chosen people, to whom alone ([De 4:32-34]) He has made known His will, while others have been left in darkness. Therefore unite in the great hallelujah.

### Psalm 148

### Psa 148:1-14. The scope of this Psalm is the same as that of the preceding

[¶27] 1. heavens [and] heights--are synonymous.

[¶28] 2. hosts--(compare [Psa 103:21]).

[¶29] 4. heavens of heavens--the very highest.

[¶30] waters--clouds, resting above the visible heavens (compare [Ge 1:7]).

[¶31] 5. praise the name--as representing His perfections.

[¶32] he commanded--"He" is emphatic, ascribing creation to God alone.

[¶33] 6. The perpetuity of the frame of nature is, of course, subject to Him who formed it.

[¶34] a decree ... pass--His ordinances respecting them shall not change ([Jr 36:31]), or perish ([Job 34:20]; [Psa 37:36]).

[¶35] 7-10. The call on the earth, as opposed to heaven, includes seas or depths, whose inhabitants the dragon, as one of the largest (on leviathan, see on [Psa 104:26]), is selected to represent. The most destructive and ungovernable agents of inanimate nature are introduced.

[¶36] 11-12. Next all rational beings, from the highest in rank to little children.

[¶37] princes--or, military leaders.

[¶38] 13. Let them--all mentioned.

[¶39] excellent--or, exalted ([Is 12:4]).

[¶40] his glory--majesty ([Psa 45:3]).

[¶41] above the earth and heaven--Their united splendors fail to match His.

[¶42] 14. exalteth the horn--established power ([Psa 75:5], ).

[¶43] praise of--or literally, "for"

[¶44] his saints--that is, occasions for them to praise Him. They are further described as "His people," and "near unto Him," sustaining by covenanted care a peculiarly intimate relation.